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2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major

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Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2021-2022, 2,671 people earned their degree in american sign language, making the major the 199th most popular in the United States. In , american sign language graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $32,250 and had an average of $22,946 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major” ranking analyzed 171 colleges that offered a degree in american sign language. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in american sign language.

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Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for asl students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for American Sign Language

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Gallaudet University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gallaudet University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s asl degrees to 94 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Gallaudet American Sign Language Report

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

Out of the 171 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major that were part of this year’s ranking, William Woods University landed the #2 spot on the list. William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fulton, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 70 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full William Woods American Sign Language Report

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Maryville College
Maryville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maryville College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Maryville College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Maryville, Tennessee. It awarded 5 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Maryville College American Sign Language Report

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Out of the 171 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf landed the #4 spot on the list. Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf is a small school located in Big Spring, Texas that handed out 2 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on American Sign Language at SWCID

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Goshen College
Goshen, Indiana

Out of the 171 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Goshen College landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Goshen, Indiana, and it awarded 11 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about American Sign Language at Goshen

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North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Central University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking. North Central University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 6 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on American Sign Language at North Central University

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With a ranking of #7, Western Oregon University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Monmouth, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s asl degrees to 64 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about American Sign Language at Western Oregon University

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Siena Heights University
Adrian, Michigan

Siena Heights University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Adrian, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about American Sign Language at Siena Heights University

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking. This small school is located in Winsted, Connecticut, and it awarded 2 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Northwestern Connecticut Community College American Sign Language Report

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With a ranking of #10, University of New Hampshire at Manchester did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a small school located in Manchester, New Hampshire that handed out 7 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on American Sign Language at UNH Manchester

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With a ranking of #11, Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this small public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified ’s asl students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about American Sign Language at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. St. Kate’s is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 22 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on American Sign Language at St. Kate’s

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Bethel University - Mishawaka did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking, coming in at #13. This small school is located in Mishawaka, Indiana, and it awarded 6 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on American Sign Language at Bethel University - Mishawaka

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Mountwest Community and Technical College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking. MCTC is a small school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 10 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Mountwest Community and Technical College American Sign Language Report

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Keuka College
Keuka Park, New York

Keuka College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking. Keuka College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Keuka Park, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Keuka College American Sign Language Report

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Piedmont International University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

With a ranking of #16, Piedmont International University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s asl students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on American Sign Language at Piedmont International University

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John A Logan College
Carterville, Illinois

John A Logan College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking. Located in Carterville, Illinois, this small public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s asl students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on American Sign Language at John A Logan College

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Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Columbia College Chicago came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking. Columbia is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 23 ’s asl degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on American Sign Language at Columbia

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Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan

Madonna University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking. This small school is located in Livonia, Michigan, and it awarded 9 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on American Sign Language at Madonna University

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Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, Massachusetts

Northern Essex Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking, coming in at #21. NECC is a public institution located in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on American Sign Language at NECC

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Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #22, Framingham State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Framingham, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s asl degrees to 12 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Framingham State American Sign Language Report

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, Michigan

With a ranking of #23, Oakland Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major list. Auburn Hills, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s asl degrees to 20 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Oakland Community College American Sign Language Report

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Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, North Carolina

Western Piedmont Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking, coming in at #24. Western Piedmont Community College is a small public school situated in Morganton, North Carolina. It awarded 13 ’s asl degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Western Piedmont Community College American Sign Language Report

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Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major ranking, coming in at #25. Rochester Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Read full report on American Sign Language at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rest of the Best 26 in Schools Highly Focused on ASL Major

Not only did these schools make the top 26 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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